Joe Jimenez- His TBI Story
April 14, 2021
WDVA's Veterans Benefit Specialist Joe Jimenez shares the story of his Traumatic Brain Injury. This is an incredible story and one you will want to hear.
Veteran Entrepreneur Series-Tanisha Medina
March 8, 2021
This week's episode we are joined by Mental Health Counselor Tanisha Medina!
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to partner with The Region X Veterans Business Outreach Center. If you are in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington State, we are here to assist you with free coaching and training. You can connect with us at https://businessimpactnw.org/veterans-business-outreach-center/ . We are part of a network of 22 VBOC’s around the country. So, if you are not in our Region, you can still avail yourself of VBOC services. Just click here to find the center that covers your area: https://www.sba.gov/page/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program#section-header-3
Tanisha can be found at https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/365940
Questions for the show? Email VPC@dva.wa.gov
Veteran Entrepreneur Series-Michael Laine
February 22, 2021
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to partner with The Region X Veterans Business Outreach Center. If you are in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington State, we are here to assist you with free coaching and training. You can connect with us at https://businessimpactnw.org/veterans-business-outreach-center/ . We are part of a network of 22 VBOC’s around the country. So, if you are not in our Region, you can still avail yourself of VBOC services. Just click here to find the center that covers your area: https://www.sba.gov/page/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program#section-header-3
This Our Guest is Michael Laine of LiftPort. This one is a great episode and we can't wait for you listen!
Veteran Entrepreneur Series- Annette Washington
January 27, 2021
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to partner with The Region X Veterans Business Outreach Center. If you are in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington State, we are here to assist you with free coaching and training. You can connect with us at https://businessimpactnw.org/veterans-business-outreach-center/ . We are part of a network of 22 VBOC’s around the country. So, if you are not in our Region, you can still avail yourself of VBOC services. Just click here to find the center that covers your area: https://www.sba.gov/page/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program#section-header-3
Find Annette Washington here: ibys-local.com or AGWashingtonWeb.com
If you want to contact the show, please email Bryan vpc@dva.wa.gov or bryan.bales@dva.wa.gov
Suicide Prevention with Codie Garza & Brett Bass
December 17, 2020
YOUR WDVA's Suicide Prevention Coordinator Codie Garza, and Forefront's Brett Bass join the podcast to have a discussion on what the WDVA is doing to help reduce suicide.
Dan Overton- Traumatic Brain Injury
November 2, 2020
WDVA's Dan Overton joins the show for a discussion on Traumatic Brain Injuries.
Mark Sullivan- WA Military Transition Council
September 17, 2020
WDVA Employee Mark Sullivan discusses what the Military Transition Council does, and how it helps transitioning service members gain employment.
If you have questions about the show, or know of a veterans program that would be good to come on the show, please email Bryan @ vpc@dva.wa.gov
Jarrod Irvin- Save a Warrior
September 3, 2020
Army Veteran Jarrod Irvin joins the show to share his experience with Save a Warrior (SAW).
If you're interested in SAW go to: saveawarrior.org
If you have questions/comments about this, or any episode, please email me vpc@dva.wa.gov.
Post Traumatic Growth- Dr. Peter Schmidt
July 28, 2020
Dr. Peter Schmidt, Director of Counseling and Wellness of YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, comes to the show to talk about Post Traumatic Growth (PTG).
WDVA Counseling and Wellness: https://www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-their-families/counseling-and-wellness
Questions for the show? Contact Bryan @ vpc@dva.wa.gov
Vet Corps: Kat Felts
July 10, 2020
Vet Corps Alumni (UW Tacoma), and former Vet Corps Member of the Year, Kat Felts joins the show to share her experience with Vet Corps, and why you should think about joining!
Apply here: my.americorps.gov
